Anaesthetics Consultant

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is looking for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join their growing team. The successful candidate will deliver anaesthesia for a variety of complex surgeries and be part of a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Candidates will receive support to develop their expertise and contribute to the department's service enhancements.

Qualifications

• Eligible for entry in the GMC specialist register in Anaesthesia.
• Completion of higher training modules in anaesthesia.
• Experience in anaesthetic management of diverse surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing general anaesthesia for major surgeries.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams within the anaesthetics department.
• Engagement in audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team working

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Caring attitude

Commitment to quality improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

FRCA or equivalent

CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Consultant Anaesthetist who is skilled at providing:

• General anaesthesia for major general, urology and gynae-oncology surgery.
• General anaesthesia with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia.

This vacancy has risen due to a combination retirements and service expansion. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 43 consultants, 6 SAS doctors and 37 junior doctors.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that successful applicant will work in theatres with at least one day a week dedicated to surgical specialities involving complex major surgeries including but not limited colorectal, urology and gynaecology. Other direct clinical care areas will include trauma and orthopaedics, day case anaesthesia and pre-operative assessment sessions The indicative job plan is shown in the job description. Once appointed the exact job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director.

We are a regional vascular and major head & neck cancer unit. We will support successful candidates to develop expertise in these areas based on the service requirements and your interests.The normal working day is 08:00 to 18:00.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7049071

Job locations

Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details and information.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details and information.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Eligibility for entry or entered the GMC specialist Register in Anaesthesia
• FRCA or Equivalent
• CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interview

Desirable

• Membership of specialist societies
• Further postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia

Clinical Experience Essential

• Anaesthetic management of a wide range of head and neck, obstetric, general, orthopaedic, emergency, trauma, and major surgery with the completion of higher training module set out by the RCOA old curriculum or Level 3 of the current curriculum.

Desirable

• Advanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in relevant area for job plan 1
• Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2

Interpersonal Skills Essential

• Commitment to team working
• Good organisational skills and punctuality
• Good written, verbal, and aural communication skills
• Caring attitude towards colleagues

Desirable

• Appropriate leadership development courses and structured activities

Management Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of the wider trust
• Awareness of current service development opportunities and challenges
• Willingness to share administrative responsibilities

Desirable

• Desire to further develop in the appointed post and contribute to the service development

Audit & Research Essential

• Experience of audit and quality improvement project
• Willingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Presentation at recognised national and or international meetings.
• Published or ongoing relevant research

Teaching Essential

• Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching
• Experience of and commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Understanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITU
• Evidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetings

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• Evidence of training in teaching
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards Educational Supervisor role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Eligibility for entry or entered the GMC specialist Register in Anaesthesia
• FRCA or Equivalent
• CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interview

Desirable

• Membership of specialist societies
• Further postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia

Clinical Experience Essential

• Anaesthetic management of a wide range of head and neck, obstetric, general, orthopaedic, emergency, trauma, and major surgery with the completion of higher training module set out by the RCOA old curriculum or Level 3 of the current curriculum.

Desirable

• Advanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in relevant area for job plan 1
• Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2

Interpersonal Skills Essential

• Commitment to team working
• Good organisational skills and punctuality
• Good written, verbal, and aural communication skills
• Caring attitude towards colleagues

Desirable

• Appropriate leadership development courses and structured activities

Management Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of the wider trust
• Awareness of current service development opportunities and challenges
• Willingness to share administrative responsibilities

Desirable

• Desire to further develop in the appointed post and contribute to the service development

Audit & Research Essential

• Experience of audit and quality improvement project
• Willingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Presentation at recognised national and or international meetings.
• Published or ongoing relevant research

Teaching Essential

• Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching
• Experience of and commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Understanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITU
• Evidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetings

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• Evidence of training in teaching
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards Educational Supervisor role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)